fidel castro
Large crowds gathered to wave flags, cheer and dance.
Cuba's former head of state died aged 90 on Friday.
Thousands of Cubans danced in the streets to celebrate the former leader's birthday.
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Russia has been quite the student.
The retired leader said the U.S. president "honey-coated" his comments.
Although he aided the guerrilla movement led by his brothers, Castro did not take up arms. He later served as an agricultural adviser.
From Panem to Havana.
"If Che had belonged to the Church, he would probably have been made a saint.”
A Papal spokesman said during the conversation, Fidel wanted to reflect on big issues and questions facing the world and humanity.